Elijah Stevens, who has a background in philosophy, psychology, and spent three years at Bethel's Supernatural Mastery program, delves into the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). They examine its implications for Bethel, discussing doctrines, church authority, and the roles of modern apostles. The conversation highlights misconceptions and critiques within NAR teachings, emphasizing the necessity of grounding practices in scripture. Highlights also include lively banter about controversial topics, urging listeners to engage critically with their faith.
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Wagner's Definition Of The NAR
C. Peter Wagner coined the term New Apostolic Reformation to describe a fast-growing movement emphasizing apostles and new leadership patterns.
He saw a shift from denominational structures toward apostolic-led, post-denominational networks driving church growth.
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NAR Defined By Apostles And Prophets
Holly and Doug define NAR participants by a shared belief in present-day offices of apostle and prophet rather than a formal organization.
They emphasize the movement's diversity and that many involved don't even identify as NAR.
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Threefold Authority Attributed To Apostles
NAR teachers attribute three authority types to apostles: spiritual, ecclesiological, and missiological.
Spiritual authority includes practices like spirit-mapping and claims apostles enable kingdom advance via 'overflow'.
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What is the New Apostolic Reformation? The New Apostolic Reformation was a category of theology first categorized by a Fuller theological professor named C. Peter Wagner. In this episode, we identify the doctrines and teachings of the NAR as defined by the experts and use those standards to mesure Bethel's affiliation with the NAR.
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